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  • Disease containment critical to base's well-being

    As threats to the military and communities throughout the world evolve, so does the need to prepare to meet those threats head-on. Being in tune with chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and enhanced conventional weapons, or CBRNE for short, is nothing new for the Airmen here. However, since

  • Mentoring program gains momentum

    Donna Stapleton had seen her share of hardships and this day as she drove away from the base, she cried. Only this time her cry was for joy that a chance she took to speak out on a mentoring program made a difference. The Eglin Mentorship Program is into its first quarter and is gaining

  • Security Forces Airman of the Year

    Senior Airman Ashley Tubbs didn't join security forces to change tires and work on vehicles. But that didn't stop her from taking those duties in stride during her deployment in Iraq. For a while, her squadron didn't have vehicle maintenance, "So we became mechanics also," Airman Tubbs said. "I was

  • Eglin's Ceremonial Band is seldom seen, but always heard

    Base and community people are arriving at a base function. They are immaculately dressed in their blues and business suits. Before they take their seats, they anxiously await the next moment. They see the flag, the podium and the honorees, but no one makes a move until the music plays; be it the

  • DOD expands eligibility for GWOT Expeditionary Medal

    Department of Defense officials recently expanded the areas of eligibility for the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. The approved additions are two countries - Morocco and Burkina Faso - and Operation Nomad Shadow, with an initial AOE of Turkey and Northern Iraq. In March 2003, President

  • Majors selected for promotion

    Congratulations to the following majors who were selected for the rank of lieutenant colonel: James Bieryla, 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron Raymond Boulter, 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron Bryan Choi, 46th Test Squadron Mark Delory, 687th Armament Systems Squadron Daron Drown, 40th Flight Test

  • Commander STEPs outstanding performers

    Congratulations to the following NCOs who were awarded promotions under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program.All three promotion selections were awarded to members of the 96th Air Base Wing.The promotees are:To Master Sgt.: Master Sgt. Scott Neu, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron To Tech.

  • NCO Academy graduates announced

    Congratulations to the following Eglin technical sergeants who graduated from the NCO Academy on Dec. 18.Academic Achievement Award David Brown, 16th Electronic Warfare Squadron Distinguished Graduate Marcianna Pease, 20th Space Control Squadron Jeremy Beasley, 33rd Fighter Wing Graduates Heath

  • Tax center seeks volunteers

    Tax volunteers are needed to ensure the Team Eglin Tax Center can provide free tax services to the Eglin military community. The tax center completes and e-files tax returns free of charge for all active duty military personnel, reservists, National Guard members, civil service employees, retired

  • TRICARE family receives world-class care

    On a cold February day in 2004, a TRICARE family welcomed two beautiful conjoined twin girls into the world. Through a routine prenatal ultrasound at 18 weeks, the Buckles learned their babies were joined at the chest and abdomen. At 34 weeks in her pregnancy, a surgical team at National Naval